This is an unacceptable policy and amounts to owning an employee outright, rather than paying them in exchange for specific labor. It should be outlawed and hug

This is an unacceptable policy and amounts to owning an employee outright, rather than paying them in exchange for specific labor. It should be outlawed and huge fines should be attached for any attempts to hinder outside work. But even leaving that aside, perhaps people should reconsider where they spend their money. A big corporation can do this only because they are wealthy and can afford to reject the few candidates who don't bend the knee and sign the employment contract.